Hwacheon L1
Double column vertical machining center for plates
L Series
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Overview
Double column VMC with 1,500 or 2,500 mm X and 950 mm Y for plate work
The L1 is a double column vertical machining center for plates and other wide, flat parts, built on a low-centered bed with the table 700 mm off the floor. Hwacheon builds the L Series for non-ferrous metal and IT and semiconductor equipment components, with a table large enough for several vises at once. X travel is 1,500 or 2,500 mm over 950 mm of Y and 500 mm of Z, with 1,150 mm between the columns and 2,000 kgf of table load. The BT-40 spindle runs to 12,000 rpm (20,000 rpm built-in optional) with a 30-tool magazine (40 optional) on a FANUC 0i-MF Plus control.
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At a glance
- X / Y / Z travel
- 59.1 or 98.4 / 37.4 / 19.7 in
- Table size
- 59.1 or 98.4 x 35.4 in
- Spindle
- BT-40, 12,000 rpm (opt. 20,000)
- Tool capacity
- 30 tools (opt. 40)
- Control
- FANUC 0i-MF Plus
Features
- 01Linear scales on all axesX, Y and Z run on roller linear guides with linear scale feedback as standard. The Z axis uses three blocks on each rail to limit deflection.
- 0212,000 or 20,000 rpm spindleThe standard direct drive spindle runs to 12,000 rpm at 18.5/11 kW and 117.7 Nm. A built-in 20,000 rpm spindle rated 37/18.5 kW is optional; both are jacket cooled by temperature-controlled oil.
- 03Low table, wide doorThe table surface is 700 mm from the floor and the door opens 1,550 (L1 1500) or 2,550 (L1 2500) mm, wider than the X travel. Parts as long as the table can be loaded from above.
- 04Twin chip augers, shieldedTwo coil conveyors run along the sides of the table, with a lift-up chip conveyor discharging at the rear. A separate shield keeps auger heat and vibration away from the cutting area.
- 05Optional tool measuring outside the work areaThe tool measuring system is an option. Hwacheon mounts it outside the machine, so it takes no space in the machining area.
- 06Hwacheon software standardHECC contour control, HTLD tool load detection, HTDC thermal displacement control and OPTIMA feed optimization are standard, along with Manual Guide i on the FANUC 0i-MF Plus.
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Specifications
| Item | L1 series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 1500 (12K) | L1 1500 (20K) | L1 2500 (12K) | L1 2500 (20K) | ||
| Travel | |||||
| X-axis travelin | in | 59.1 | 59.1 | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Y-axis travelin | in | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Z-axis travelin | in | 19.7 | 19.7 | 19.7 | 19.7 |
| Distance between columnsin | in | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Distance from table surface to spindle nosein | in | 3.9 ~ 23.6 | 3.9 ~ 23.6 | 3.9 ~ 23.6 | 3.9 ~ 23.6 |
| Table | |||||
| Table size (L x W)in | in | 59.1 x 35.4 | 59.1 x 35.4 | 98.4 x 35.4 | 98.4 x 35.4 |
| Max. table loadlb | lb | 4,409 | 4,409 | 4,409 | 4,409 |
| T-slots (width x pitch / no. of slots)in | in | 0.71 x 6.3 / | 0.71 x 6.3 / | 0.71 x 6.3 / | 0.71 x 6.3 / |
| Spindle | |||||
| Max. spindle speedrpm | rpm | 12,000 | 20,000 | 12,000 | 20,000 |
| Spindle motorHP | HP | 24.8 / | 49.6 / | 24.8 / | 49.6 / |
| Spindle taper | ISO #40, 7/ | ISO #40, 7/ | ISO #40, 7/ | ISO #40, 7/ | |
| Spindle bearing inner diameterin | in | Ø2.8 | Ø2.8 | Ø2.8 | Ø2.8 |
| Feedrate | |||||
| Rapid traverse (X / Y / Z)ipm | ipm | 945 / | 945 / | 945 / | 945 / |
| Cutting feedrate (X / Y / Z)ipm | ipm | 0.039 ~ 787 | 0.039 ~ 787 | 0.039 ~ 787 | 0.039 ~ 787 |
| Automatic tool changer (ATC) | |||||
| Tool shank type | MAS-403 BT-40 | MAS-403 BT-40 | MAS-403 BT-40 | MAS-403 BT-40 | |
| Pull stud type | MAS-P40T-1 (45°) | MAS-P40T-1 (45°) | MAS-P40T-1 (45°) | MAS-P40T-1 (45°) | |
| Tool storage capacityea. | ea. | 30 (Opt.: 40) | 30 (Opt.: 40) | 30 (Opt.: 40) | 30 (Opt.: 40) |
| Max. tool diameter (with / without adjacent tools)in | in | Ø3.0 / | Ø3.0 / | Ø3.0 / | Ø3.0 / |
| Max. tool lengthin | in | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Max. tool weightlb | lb | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Tool selection method | Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address) | Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address) | Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address) | Memory Random (Opt.: Fixed Address) | |
| Drive method (magazine / swing arm) | Servo Motor | Servo Motor | Servo Motor | Servo Motor | |
| Motor | |||||
| Feed axis motor (X / Y / Z)HP | HP | 8.0 / | 8.0 / | 8.0 / | 8.0 / |
| Coolant motor (spindle)HP | HP | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Spindle cooling motor (50 / 60 Hz)HP | HP | 3.8 / | 6.7 / | 3.8 / | 6.7 / |
| Power requirements | |||||
| Power capacitykVA | kVA | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Compressed air (pressure x consumption) | 73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/ | 73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/ | 73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/ | 73 ~ 102 psi x 690 Nℓ/ | |
| Power supply | 220V, 60Hz | 220V, 60Hz | 220V, 60Hz | 220V, 60Hz | |
| Machine dimensions | |||||
| Machine heightin | in | 120.5 | 120.5 | 120.5 | 120.5 |
| Floor space (L x W)in | in | 249.6 x 141.1 | 249.6 x 141.1 | 336.2 x 141.1 | 336.2 x 141.1 |
| Machine weightlb | lb | 28,660 | 28,660 | 35,274 | 35,274 |
| System | |||||
| NC system | FANUC 0i-MF Plus | FANUC 0i-MF Plus | FANUC 0i-MF Plus | FANUC 0i-MF Plus | |
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